Line controller job description

At Dura-Line, we aspire to create a more connected world, because we believe every company, every community, every person deserves the chance to advance their lives through better access to high-speed broadband. We take pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and being recognized a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies across the world. In one year, Dura-Line produced over 1.4 billion feet of digital network infrastructure. Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every time you pick up your cell phone, log into the internet, or use your i-anything, it's because our HDPE pathways protect that delicate string of glass called a fiber optic cable that carries everything from precious pictures of your puppy to the latest sports scores. Your safety, health, family, work, entertainment…your whole life; that's our connection.

Dura-Line is hiring a NEW Regional Manufacturing Controller that will be responsible for development and maintenance of the Company's standard cost system for its manufacturing operations in the U.S., on-going monitoring of manufacturing costs and associated variances along with plant profitability. This position will be the principal resource to provide meaningful operations' analysis to the V.P of Operations, Plant Managers, and the Senior Management Team, including development and deployment of operating improvement.

Must be located in Arizona (or be willing to relocate to the area) and able to travel about 50% of the time to the Reno, Edmonton & Red Deer manufacturing sites.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work with Plant Managers to coordinate and develop a "bottoms-up" annual operations budget by plant, detailed plant spends and conversion costs by month, Capex plan (project by project by plant), manage standard cost update for manufactured products
* Monitor plant spending and provide meaningful analysis of manufacturing variances. Assist operations management in development and deployment of plans to lower costs or improve productivity.
* Work with Plant Managers to construct a monthly forecast of plant spend and conversion costs. Work with Plant Management to drive and deliver the forecast.
* Develop and provide meaningful analysis of monthly operating results by plant (comparisons to forecast, budget, and prior year). This includes:
* Reporting of monthly plant spend and conversion cost, plant profitability, and key financial metrics for operations (conversion costs, working capital, capex)
* Coordinate monthly review of inventory position and related inventory reserves in accordance with Company policy.
* Actively participate in monthly operations review (MOR) and present plant performance results as requested, with emphasis on helping management understand results and underlying causes of manufacturing variances. Recommend corrective action aimed at performance improvement.
* Assist in preparation and analysis of capital spending proposals, ensuring compliance with company policy related to capital expenditures.
* Ensure timely completion and closure of projects & appropriate project justification, and that the capex request meets required return thresholds.
* Periodic physical inventory process and oversee cycle count program

SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Minimum 7 years of relevant experience working in a manufacturing company environment. At least two years functioning as Plant Controller.
* Experience in building standard costs, operating variance analysis, and development of reporting tools and processes to facilitate business needs.
* Ability to model and synthesize complex financial information, operating and KPI data into concise presentations to facilitate understanding of operational results and drive performance improvement decisions.
* Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability balance with sound judgment.
* Strong working knowledge of ERP (mainly SAP) systems and databases, ability to extract and mine data and create ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
* Expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; MBA with concentration in Finance a plus; CPA or CMA preferred

We offer great benefits:

* We offer 401k with 6% company match (company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k).
* Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which includes Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
* We also offer an inclusive relocation assistance package
* Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
* Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid time off/vacation time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start at day one!

Teamwork Is Key! We truly believe that no one person is an island, nor a lone wolf. Here you are strongly encouraged to bring your unique strategies, share bold ideas, and develop tactical plans to help drive conversion to high margins. We are a highly collaborative team that will support and inspire you to be your best. We will rely on your ability to partner & influence cross-functional teams, and work with end-users, engineers, contractors, and distribution centers to find opportunities to sell our MicroTechnology products. As the technical expert for fiber cable applications, pathways, and micro-conducts, you will develop presentations, attend trade shows, and showcase how to sell each of our micro-products in a quickly expanding market.

Eager for A Challenge? We need an individual who is business-focused and motivated by selling high-value products. You will be responsible for launching and pushing growth of new micro products, manage day-to-day sales activities like pricing, quoting, customer visits, sales calls/forecasting, relationship building, and work with cross-functional teams. We require an agile sales specialist to work strategically to understand the customer's business and provide them solutions and new products.

Use Data to Empower You! Your success depends on staying relevant in the field by studying market trends, keeping an eye on the competition, and comparing pricing levels. Being moderately tech-savvy with Microsoft Office suite and SalesForce will help you in your account planning, project tracking, and sales forecasting.

Join Our Team: Discover how Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every day, in the little ways and the big ones, our lives depend on clear, consistent, reliable communication. Check out our products, history, and testimonials at www.Dura-Line.com

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

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Join Our Team: Dura-Line offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides career opportunities in a continuously growing company. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that represents our global customer base. Check out our products, history, and testimonials at www.Dura-Line.com

Dura-Line is part of a community of companies, known as Orbia, bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia's business groups have a collective focus on insuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes, connecting communities to data infrastructure, and expanding access to health and wellness with advanced materials. The business groups include Precision Agriculture, Building and Infrastructure, Fluor, Polymer Solutions, and Data Communications, which collectively pursue human centric solutions to global challenges.

Knoxville, AZ, US, 37934

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We are a family-oriented company that understands the significance of our employees and we are successful because of our incredibly committed team. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Line Controller - Weekend Shift. The positions pays $22.35 plus $1.75 shift differential. Hours of operation are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am-630pm

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

Summary:

Line Controller takes initiative to lead the line by insuring that all employees on the team are working together to accomplish goals. Responsible for production line efficiencies, minimal waste and following standard work at all times. Complete work orders according to standards. Monitor machine, labels, film and sandwiches to produce a high quality product at efficient levels of manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

1. Safety and Health

• Wear necessary safety gear provided such as: ear plugs and cut resistant gloves.
• Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween Quarterly Safety Training sessions for the purpose of complying with both OSHA regulations and E.A. Sween policy.

• 2. Quality/Food Safety

• Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement activities to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements and our customers’ requirements.
• Assists in opening rejects following written procedure, focusing on GMPs.
• Fills line sanitizer hand dip stations prior to start up with fresh sanitizer. Empties and refills sanitizer at every break and/or when sanitizer becomes cloudy.
• Follow good manufacturing rules such as; sanitize hands, do not touch the floor, etc.

• 3. Cost (Continuous Improvement)

• Contribute to Lean activities.
• Works together with production employees, as well as, Supervisor, Lead and Mechanic to assemble the lowest cost, highest quality product possible.

• 4. Standard Work

• Safely operate all line equipment according to recipe line speeds and standard work to insure line efficiencies are met and waste is minimized
• Assists in preparing the production line for startup with regard to materials and equipment.
• Inspect all sandwiches to insure they are properly prepared for final packaging and labeling.
• Quickly identify and properly address any deviations resulting from employees not following standard work on the line.
• Adjust speed of equipment when necessary to maintain quality product and efficient production.
• Be able to read and verify the work order.
• Scans or oversees all materials are added to the work order.
• Verify accuracy of material scans to work orders.
• Document start and end times of each period and record accurate downtime or meeting minutes on the work order and in Redzone software.
• Properly turn off equipment before each break and at the end of the day.
• Verify the material you are using is correct by looking at the recipe and properly filling out the recipe verification sheet.
• Must meet 100% fill rate standards
• Must change top/bottom film, labels, printer, Julian date

• 5. Leadership

• Support the Spirit, Purpose and Vision of E. A. Sween Company
• Communicate effectively with Leads and/or Supervisor throughout the day for any changes or issues that may arise.
• Assist in providing a friendly positive work environment.
• Must be dependable, have good attendance, and have no GMP/safety violations, or disciplinary actions (in the last 12 months)

• Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to operate equipment
• Require High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Require previous assembly work and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Must have mechanical aptitude working with machinery
• Must be meeting or exceeding standards in current production position for a minimum of 6 months (for internal applicants)
• Must be able to read and effectively communicate in English
• Must be able to moderately lift 50 lbs.

• Preferred Experience:

• Previous food related experience

• Physical Environment:

• Must be able to be on feet majority of the day
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push, pull
• Must be able to reach overhead moderately
• Must be able to moderately lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to keep up with manufacturing speeds
• Must be able to work in cool conditions, 35 - 45 degrees
• Must be able to properly perform and rotate to all positions on the line

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)